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Futuyuan Chapter 2

Futuyuan Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Spring and Twilight

The sky is getting dark, and the rain seems to be less. When day and night alternate, the twilight outside is thin blue, in a trance, and it is difficult to tell whether it is dawn or evening.

The eunuch in charge of lighting carried the lanterns to the eaves, lifted them up with long poles, and hung them on iron hooks one by one. The Qianqing Palace broke out from the drowsiness, standing there majestically as if it was the only light in the desolate world.

But only for a moment, the Jiaotai Hall and Kunning Palace in the back lit up one after another, forming a line, and it was a large piece of brilliance, which was the center of the Forbidden City.

The tears on Empress Zhao’s face were still wet, and she cried for a long time, her eyes were a little swollen. She walked through the dragon and phoenix hood to the outside, and summoned the doctors to ask the emperor’s condition, “According to the pulse, when will Sheng Gong be safe?”

There are many taboos in the palace, even if it is bad, you can’t ask when you will die, and the imperial doctor can’t answer without turning a corner, just bow your waist and answer: “Long live Lord’s pulse is soft and thin. The pulse is thin and soft, and if the yin is deficient and the yang cannot be restrained, the pulse will be floating and soft.

I have seen before, the master has hot hands, feet and heart, dry mouth and throat, red and no coating on the tongue. Compared with yesterday, the condition of the disease has advanced a little bit.”

The queen sighed slightly, “It was fine a few days ago, but I don’t know why it has become like this.” She looked back, and the yellow satin hanging in front of the bed was not closed, and a gray face was exposed through the gap , half-opened, as if more than half of them were dead. She quickly turned her gaze, and calmly led a group of princes and ministers who were waiting for the order into the side hall.

The palace maid helped her to sit on the throne on the ground screen. She collected herself and said to the imperial physician in front of her, “I asked the cause of the disease, but your imperial physician always falters and falters.

Up to now, you still haven’t understood anything. All the ministers and workers are now Now, since we are relatives in the clan and are all the emperor’s confidantes, there is no need to avoid it at such a critical juncture. You have something to say, but it’s okay. It’s not easy to keep people in the dark. Anyway, I’m afraid it’s too much for the hospital to take care of.”

Doctor Chen, who was in charge of the shift, shuddered and bowed even more, “Sheng Gong is sick. The diagnosis and prescriptions made by the imperial hospital must be sealed and archived. Without the instructions of the Lord Long Live, we will not be able to swallow the gallbladder.

I dare not reveal a word to the outside world. But now that the situation has opened up, the subordinates are also panicking. Since the empress has issued a decree, I will have the courage to make a confession with you adults.

Please, long live the pulse, fluttering Like floating catkins, if you press it empty, it is a symptom of exhaustion, loss of essence, internal injury and diarrhea. This kind of disease… to get away from women, you can only calm down and adjust your breath. Last month, the master called the minister to ask the pulse.

At that time, the master had bones The symptoms of steaming hot flashes. How did this disease come from…” He swallowed, “Insufficiency of liver and kidney yin fluid is mostly caused by prolonged illness and damage to the kidneys, or insufficient endowment, and excessive intercourse.

The product of warming dryness and robbing yin is mainly to nourish the kidneys and lungs. That…fortunately imperial harem matter, the minister also reported to the master at that time, and now the master’s illness is getting more and more dangerous. In my heart.”

Everyone at the scene felt a little embarrassed when they heard it. The words of the imperial physician made it very clear that the cause of the emperor’s bed rest was disobedience to the doctor’s orders and excessive indulgence. Previously coughing up bloody sputum was still forgivable, but just now it wasn’t just a slight thread. He raised his neck and took a big gulp, gushing out of his mouth and nose, looking at the real person.

The queen was stunned for a while, and said bitterly: “Why is no one coming back to me for such a big matter? You have concealed it well, let’s see if there is a disaster!” She said with tears in her eyes, “I also persuaded you , as long as you can listen to a single word, you won’t end up in today’s situation! I’ve been admonishing a lot in front of my face, and repeating those few words over and over again will make him impatient later.

I’m the mother of a country, why don’t I What should I say, but look at the emperor’s uncles and ministers, the Chengqian Palace has been entangled day and night, and now his body is empty, who can create a life-saving panacea?”

The affairs of the harem were originally the emperor’s housework, and he favored whomever he liked, and there was no room for outsiders to comment. It’s okay to make small troubles, but now that there is a big disturbance that shakes the foundation, and it is brought to the surface, it has to be theoretically reasoned.

Chengqian Palace has been designated as the residence of the noble concubine since the founding of Daye. Now the noble concubine’s surname is Shao, and she has a lot of connection with the emperor.

Concubine Shao was originally the fiancée of a prince guest in the East Palace. By chance, she met Emperor Yuanzhen, who was still the prince at that time. But is it nice to hear the news that the prince seizes the minister’s wife? This matter reached the ears of Emperor Daizong, and after a reprimand, he let it go.

Later, marriages between men and women were irrelevant, and I thought the past was over, but the emperor’s first order after he ascended the throne was to order Concubine Shao and his wife to reconcile, and to take Concubine Shao into the palace in a fair manner. Lost and recovered, the natural love is abnormal, and they live a life of husband and wife wholeheartedly, throwing everyone in the harem into a corner.

Everyone knows that life is not in vain if one can meet a true love in a lifetime. However, what is easy for ordinary people to do is as difficult as heaven for the emperor. If the methods are sophisticated enough, the balance of all parties can not suppress the waves, and everyone dares to be angry but dare not speak out, after decades, when they get older and lose their temper, the injustice will pass.

However, the emperor was weak, and it was inevitable that Concubine Shao would be arrogant and domineering if she spoiled her too much. When it came to the festival, it was no wonder that there would be retribution for injustice.

What should the ministers say about this contradiction? The speech officer can curse, the military officer can fight, but they can’t control the queen’s complaints about the imperial concubine. Now that the head of the conversation has been released, everyone knows what to do in the future. It’s just that the emperor hasn’t died yet, and it’s not convenient for him to promise anything.

Everyone was silent, and the atmosphere was a bit tense. At this time, a man in scarlet clothes and jade belt came out to relieve the siege, and said warmly: “Long live God, the saint has violated the peace. People’s hearts have been turbulent these days.

I think it’s out of place. Let’s eat the king’s salary.” Loyalty to the emperor is a matter of sharing the master’s worries. It’s okay for the master to be ill for a while. We should not lose our errands, and keep the house for the master as usual, so as to live up to the master’s appointment.

I follow my humble opinion, everyone should guard the ministries properly. Don’t delay the drafting of the papers that should be presented. Our ceremonial supervisor can approve the red ones on behalf of the master. The important things that can’t be decided will be decided after the master dragon is healthy.

During this time, Ge Lao Let’s work harder, don’t ask the master to reward you, and try to make yourself feel at ease.” Then he bowed to the queen, “Please rest assured, the queen, the long live God is blessed, this time is just a small hurdle, and it will be smooth when you pass it.”

As soon as he said that, everyone hurriedly agreed: “Lord Xiao is right, and I will do my best to repay the kindness of Long Live.” After hastily expressing his determination, he did not wait in the palace anymore, but left the supporting hall.

The light was slightly brighter, and it was he who stood by the candlestick and fiddled with the wick. The heavy golden color reflected his face, which was flawless.

He has very beautiful facial features, often the corners of his lips are drawn into a cool arc, and the slightly raised eyes have his unique flavor. When he focuses on you, a strange illusion of compassion emerges.

However, the illusion is always an illusion, and anyone who has dealt with him knows it. He can play chess well, no matter how shady his means are, his words will always be high-sounding.

Power is a good thing, it polishes him and makes him stand upright. From being “young and happy” to being in power today, having a sharp knife by your side always makes people feel at ease.

“Xiao Duo…” the queen called him, and he felt his anger surge like a mountain.

His Excellency came to help her with a copper pick, and put her arm on the forearm with familiar gestures, “Your Majesty has been guarding the emperor for a whole day, it’s time to rest. My body is also in serious condition, so I will send you to the palace.”

The queen got off the alchemy with him, and in front of them were two maidservants carrying lamps. In the drizzle, he held an umbrella for her, surrounded by twilight, which made people settle down. She sighed and leaned lazily on his shoulder.

“Your Majesty is tired.” He wrapped his umbrella around her carefully, “I will relax your muscles and bones for you later, Your Majesty should have a good night’s sleep.”

Back at Kunning Palace, all the attendants in the main hall withdrew. This is a habit developed over the past three years. As long as Xiao Duo is around, the Empress does not need to be served by others.

The queen was sitting in front of the dressing table undoing her bun, and the people behind her came up to pick up the Chaoyang Wufeng hanging bead hairpin in her hand, and took an ivory comb to comb her hair, from the beginning to the end, as if they would never get bored. The emperor owed her tenderness, and the comfort he got from him was not enough, but it was better than nothing.

He observed her face from the brass mirror, and put his hands on her shoulders, “Your Majesty, I know all about the anxiety in my heart. Take ten thousand steps back and say, even if something happens to the emperor, you are still the master of the six palaces. Just relax.” , with the minister here, even if her body is smashed to pieces, the empress will be safe and sound.”

His hand rested on her shoulder, not daring to press it down. The queen put her hands on his thin white fingers and shook them firmly, “How long can the emperor last?”

He squinted at the dragon and phoenix lampstand, his long eyelashes were intertwined, and he couldn’t see any thoughts, and the virtual and real always seemed blurred. After a while, he said: “It’s just a matter of these two days. Your empress should make plans early.

The emperor has only one son, and he is still raising him in the imperial concubine’s palace. Whether to push His Royal Highness King Rong to the throne, or among the emperor’s uncles?” The choice of candidates depends entirely on the wishes of the empress.”

The queen turned around from her chair to look at him, “If you want to live comfortably in the future, it’s naturally best to use King Rong as a cover. It’s only right and proper for a son to inherit his father’s career. At worst, he will appoint a few ministers to support Gu, and the power is still in his own hands. .

But how does that bitch Concubine Shao take care of her? If she is alive, she should be respected as a queen mother, and it will be difficult to deal with her then.”

Xiao Duo smiled, “Your Majesty, I forgot what my origin is, and you need to worry about such a thing, shouldn’t I be held accountable?”

“What’s your background? Aren’t you a curmudgeon!” The queen giggled, and leaned into his arms tactfully, she was a little embarrassed after thinking about it, “Shao Guifei has a son, and it’s never up to her to be buried, what do you plan to do?” How to cook?”

He caressed her hair, twirling the ends of her hair with his fingertips and slowly rubbing/rubbing, “Don’t ask, my lady, I have a reason. Since she and the emperor have sworn to each other, how can there be any reason to steal life by being kind? Tell her Accompanied by the king, it’s a big deal to let her be named as a sacrifice, just receive some incense.”

After all these years of fighting, the emperor can’t do anything to her while he’s alive, and they can’t do anything to them when he’s dead. The haze in the queen’s heart dissipated in an instant. Fortunately, he was there, although each took what he needed, he was a capable helper after all.

“Then I will just wait for the governor’s good news.” She smiled like a flower, and her fingers stained with Kodan slipped from his face and swam into the white gauze collar. The fingertips moved minute by minute, and they wanted to go down, but they were suppressed by him.

She smiled, this is his rule, no matter how passionate he is, he will never take off the clothes on his body. She didn’t take it seriously, lingering on Ruyu’s neck, “Look at the right time, as soon as there is news from Qianqing Palace, bring King Rong out of Chengqian Palace and send it to me.”

Xiao Duo hooked the corners of his lips, “Your Majesty, don’t worry, I will spare you.”

After discussing the major issues, only personal affairs remained, she whispered in his ear, “You said you want to relax for me, how can you relax?”

The empress who had been able to move forward and back earlier had long since disappeared, and only the spring-like eyebrows, the soft and boneless body, and the long-dried heart remained in the shadow of the lamp.